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Needles to San Luis Obispo trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Needles and San Luis Obispo takes 14h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Needles to San Luis Obispo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 23m
Duration
537 mi
Distance
$344
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Needles to San Luis Obispo train times

Trains run once daily between Needles and San Luis Obispo. The service departs Needles at 12:14 AM at night, which arrives into San Luis Obispo at 14:37:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak14h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needles to San Luis Obispo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 537.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 23m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Needles Station to San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles in around 13h 44m.

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